Missa7
New Member
Hello,
I wanted to share a tip about microloading to help with STS and other workouts. While looking at options like pace weights, and adjustable gloves I got another idea. I bought a set of 2 lb walking weights and also a set of 3 lb walking weights. These are just small dumbbells with a Velcro strap attached from one head to the other; so what I do is slip one on each hand backwards so that I am just holding the strap in the palm of my hand and the dumbbell is resting against the back of my hand, then I pick up a regular set of dumbbells and perform an exercise. It's great how fast this is (no zippers to deal with removing and replacing weights) which is really important especially when trying to keep up with a DVD, and the safety factor is really nice too (no worries about magnets falling off a dumbbell during reps.) Plus it allows me to wear my regular weight lifting gloves. Likely someone else has thought of this before, so I would love to hear other people's experiences too.
I wanted to share a tip about microloading to help with STS and other workouts. While looking at options like pace weights, and adjustable gloves I got another idea. I bought a set of 2 lb walking weights and also a set of 3 lb walking weights. These are just small dumbbells with a Velcro strap attached from one head to the other; so what I do is slip one on each hand backwards so that I am just holding the strap in the palm of my hand and the dumbbell is resting against the back of my hand, then I pick up a regular set of dumbbells and perform an exercise. It's great how fast this is (no zippers to deal with removing and replacing weights) which is really important especially when trying to keep up with a DVD, and the safety factor is really nice too (no worries about magnets falling off a dumbbell during reps.) Plus it allows me to wear my regular weight lifting gloves. Likely someone else has thought of this before, so I would love to hear other people's experiences too.